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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.32, 879.54 and 388.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.32, 879.54 and 388.56 is: 536.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.32 : 879.54 = 388.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.32/879.54 = 388.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.32x = 879.54 × 388.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.32x = 341,754.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,754.06/637.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.24

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